5 top ASX ETFs for investors to buy in 2024

These ETFs allow you to invest in very different sides of the market.

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Exchange-traded funds (ETFs) continue to grow in popularity with investors. So much so, that there are now countless options out there for investors to choose from.

But which ASX ETFs could be good options for investors in 2024? Here are five top ETFs to consider buying this year:

BetaShares Asia Technology Tigers ETF (ASX: ASIA)

The first ASX ETF that could be a buy is the BetaShares Asia Technology Tigers ETF. If you're bullish on the long-term outlook of the Asian economy, then this ETF could be a great way to gain exposure to it. It provides investors with easy access to the best tech stocks in the region. This includes Tencent, which owns the WeChat super app that has approximately 1.3 billion users.

BetaShares NASDAQ 100 ETF (ASX: NDQ)

Another ASX ETF to look at this year is the popular BetaShares NASDAQ 100 ETF. It gives investors access to 100 of the largest non-financial shares on the famous NASDAQ index. This includes many of the world's largest and best-known tech companies.

ETFS Battery Tech & Lithium ETF (ASX: ACDC)

If you're bullish on electric vehicles and lithium, then the ETFS Battery Tech & Lithium ETF could be worth a look. It invests in the leading companies in the battery technology and lithium industries. This includes miners, battery producers, and electric vehicle manufacturers.

Vanguard Australian Shares High Yield ETF (ASX: VHY)

If you're an income investor, then you may want to look at the Vanguard Australian Shares High Yield ETF in 2024. It offers investors access to a diverse group of ASX-listed shares that have higher-than-average forecast dividend yields based on broker research. At present, it has a trailing dividend yield of 5.5%.

Vanguard MSCI Index International Shares ETF (ASX: VGS)

A final ASX ETF that could be a buy in 2024 is the Vanguard MSCI Index International Shares ETF. It gives you access to approximately 1,500 of the world's largest listed companies. This makes it a great way to diversify a portfolio instantly and add international exposure to it.

Motley Fool contributor James Mickleboro has positions in BetaShares Nasdaq 100 ETF. The Motley Fool Australia's parent company Motley Fool Holdings Inc. has positions in and has recommended BetaShares Nasdaq 100 ETF. The Motley Fool Australia has positions in and has recommended BetaShares Nasdaq 100 ETF. The Motley Fool Australia has recommended Betashares Capital - Asia Technology Tigers Etf, Vanguard Australian Shares High Yield ETF, and Vanguard Msci Index International Shares ETF. The Motley Fool has a disclosure policy. This article contains general investment advice only (under AFSL 400691). Authorised by Scott Phillips.

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